The HIC-Quiksilver All Military Surf ClassicPresented by MWR Hawaii was Epic!

June 14, 2017 – Kalaeloa, Hawaii – The U.S. Coast Guard claimed the “Top Branch” award for the second consecutive year at the Eleventh Annual HIC-Quiksilver All Military Surf Classic, presented by MWR Hawaii. Held this past Saturday, June 10th at White Plains Beach, on the former Barber’s Point Naval Air Base in Kalaeloa, Hawaii.

Active duty military surfers from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard battled it out in the surf for Top Branch honors as well as individual trophies and prizes. Joined by Department of Defense (DOD) employees, retirees and dependents, over one hundred and fifty individual surfers competed in five Active-Duty and ten Open divisions, which included both shortboard and longboard surfing.

Team U.S. Coast Guard once again clinched the Top Branch award.

The All Military Surf Classic is an annual highlight for Hawaii’s military surfers and the tight-knit, family oriented surf community that frequents White Plains Beach on Oahu’s south-west shore. Sunny skies, chest high waves and glassy conditions kicked off the morning, providing an ample platform for the surfers to show their moves. An occasional rain squall would blow through here and there, yet the mood remained high as competitors enjoyed a day of surf, sun, competition, and camaraderie with their fellow surfers.

Kailey Bogart, First Place finisher in Open Women’s Shortboard. All photos: McEwen

The event is produced by Marvin Nuestra and the White Plains Lifeguard staff, with the support of MWR-Hawaii, whose mission it is to improve the lives of US Military Personnel and their families. A special mahalo to these brands for providing prizes for all division finalists: Quiksilver, Roxy, HIC, Bubble Gum, Billabong, Aluminati, Kreed, Crush, Sticky Bumps, Sun Bum, Dragon, Globe, Rince Kit, Surfco Hawaii, OAM, Hubbard, Matunas, Creatures of Leisure, Vertra, SP Gadget and Skate One. Hawaiian Island Creations and Quiksilver are honored to support the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who so proudly serve our country. Stay safe, keep surfing and enjoy the ride!